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Domestic flights within Canada require documents for the identification of travelers, except minors under the age of 18. The Canadian Air Transportation Security Authority (CATSA) seeks to protect all travelers by ensuring that each person who is over 18 and boards a commercial aircraft is identified and has the right to be on an airplane for travel. There are three ways in which to prove your identity when flying domestically in Canada. As a precaution, always ensure that the name on your boarding pass matches the name on your ID.

Photo Identification

You must present one government-issued photo identification document in order to pass the airport security checkpoint and board your domestic flight. For a full list of valid government-issued identification documents, see References.

Identification Without a Photograph

You have the option of presenting two government-issued identification documents that do not include your picture, but do include your name, in order to pass through CATSA security check-in and board your flight.

Restricted Area Identity Card

According to the CATSA you may pass through security for a domestic flight if you have a Restricted Area Identity Card (RAIC) (a smart card issued to airport workers).